Pollo Campero Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Pollo Campero cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 85 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Pollo Campero
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Barbecue | 0.0g |
| Buffalo | 0.0g |
| Sweet Chili | 0.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Wing | 0.8g |
| Caramel Flan | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at Pollo Campero
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 20-Piece Family Meal (Fried) | 58.0g |
| 12-Piece Family Meal (Fried) | 55.0g |
| Coleslaw (Family) | 45.6g |
| 8-Piece Family Meal (Fried) | 44.0g |
| Fried Chicken Family Pack (8 pc) | 40.0g |
Every Pollo Campero item, ranked
All 85 items we have for Pollo Campero, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| White Rice | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Tamarindo Drink | 0.0g |
| Guava Drink | 0.0g |
| Barbecue | 0.0g |
| Buffalo | 0.0g |
| Sweet Chili | 0.0g |
| Jamaica Drink (20 oz) | 0.0g |
| Mango Drink (30 oz) | 0.0g |
| Campero Beans (Individual) | 0.0g |
| Horchata (20 oz) | 0.0g |
| Horchata (30 oz) | 0.0g |
| Campero Beans (Family) | 0.0g |
| Jamaica Drink (30 oz) | 0.0g |
| Mango Drink (20 oz) | 0.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Wing | 0.8g |
| Black Beans | 1.0g |
| Corn on the Cob | 1.0g |
| Caramel Flan | 1.0g |
| Corn Tortillas (2 ea) | 1.2g |
| Grilled Chicken Leg | 1.6g |
| Campero Chicken Empanada | 2.0g |
| Mashed Potatoes with Gravy | 2.0g |
| Campero Side Salad | 2.0g |
| Sweet Plantains (Individual) | 2.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Breast | 2.1g |
| Fried Chicken Thigh | 2.3g |
| Fried Chicken Leg | 2.6g |
| Fried Chicken Wing | 2.6g |
| Campero Salad with Grilled Chicken | 3.0g |
| Tres Leches Cake | 3.0g |
| Campero Rice (Individual) | 3.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Thigh | 3.1g |
| Chicken Sandwich (Grilled) | 4.0g |
| 1/4 Grilled Chicken Meal | 4.0g |
| Kids Meal - Grilled Chicken Burrito | 4.0g |
| Signature Campero Salad (Grilled Chicken) | 4.0g |
| Mini Churros (5-Piece) | 4.3g |
| Fried Chicken Breast | 5.0g |
| Campero Bowl (Grilled Chicken) | 5.0g |
| 2-Piece Roasted Chicken Meal | 5.0g |
| Empanada Trio | 5.9g |
| Black Bean & Cheese Empanada | 6.0g |
| 1/2 Grilled Chicken Meal | 6.0g |
| Campero Chicken Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Campero Signature Sauce | 6.0g |
| Caribbean Campero Sauce | 6.0g |
| Sweet Plantains (Family) | 6.0g |
| Campero Salad with Fried Chicken | 7.0g |
| Spicy Chicken Empanada | 7.0g |
| Citrus Chicken Empanada | 7.0g |
| 3-Piece Roasted Chicken Meal | 7.0g |
| Honey Mustard | 7.0g |
| Avocado Ranch | 7.0g |
| Yuca Fries (Individual) | 7.0g |
| Ranch | 7.8g |
| French Fries (Individual) | 8.4g |
| Chicken Strips (3 pc) | 9.0g |
| Kids Meal - Chicken Strips (2-Piece) | 9.0g |
| 4-Piece Roasted Chicken Meal | 9.0g |
| Flour Tortillas (2 ea) | 9.0g |
| Campero Rice (Family) | 9.0g |
| Kids Meal - Fried Leg | 10.0g |
| Whole Grilled Chicken Meal | 10.0g |
| Queso Bacon Chicken Sandwich | 12.1g |
| Buffalo Slaw Deluxe Chicken Sandwich | 14.0g |
| 2-Piece Fried Chicken Meal | 14.0g |
| Campero Nuggets Meal (10-Piece) | 14.0g |
| Campero Bowl (Fried Chicken) | 14.0g |
| 3-Piece Chicken Strip Meal | 14.0g |
| Coleslaw (Individual) | 14.4g |
| Signature Campero Salad (Fried Chicken) | 15.0g |
| Yuca Fries (Family) | 15.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Family Pack (8 pc) | 16.0g |
| French Fries (Family) | 16.2g |
| Campero Spicy Chicken Sandwich | 16.9g |
| 3-Piece Fried Chicken Meal | 19.0g |
| 5-Piece Chicken Strip Meal | 20.0g |
| 30-Count Campero Nuggets | 20.5g |
| 4-Piece Fried Chicken Meal | 24.0g |
| Fried Chicken Family Pack (8 pc) | 40.0g |
| 8-Piece Family Meal (Fried) | 44.0g |
| Coleslaw (Family) | 45.6g |
| 12-Piece Family Meal (Fried) | 55.0g |
| 20-Piece Family Meal (Fried) | 58.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Pollo Campero use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Pollo Campero cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 85 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Pollo Campero cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Pollo Campero use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Pollo Campero cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Pollo Campero seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Pollo Campero cooks with soybean oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Pollo Campero?
Barbecue is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Pollo Campero, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Pollo Campero?
20-Piece Family Meal (Fried) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Pollo Campero, at an estimated 58.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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